Texas A&M faces Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Texas A&M
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. New Mexico | W 52 – 10 |
| 9-Sep | at Miami (FL) | L 33 – 48 |
| 16-Sep | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | W 47 – 3 |
| 23-Sep | vs. Auburn | W 27 – 10 |
| 30-Sep | vs. Arkansas* | W 34 – 22 |
| 7-Oct | vs. Alabama | L 20 – 26 |
| 14-Oct | at Tennessee | |
| 28-Oct | vs. South Carolina | |
| 4-Nov | at Ole Miss | |
| 11-Nov | vs. Mississippi State | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Abilene Christian | |
| 25-Nov | at LSU |
Tennessee
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. Virginia* | W 49 – 13 |
| 9-Sep | vs. Austin Peay | W 30 – 13 |
| 16-Sep | at Florida | L 16 – 29 |
| 23-Sep | vs. UTSA | W 45 – 14 |
| 30-Sep | vs. South Carolina | W 41 – 20 |
| 14-Oct | vs. Texas A&M | |
| 21-Oct | at Alabama | |
| 28-Oct | at Kentucky | |
| 4-Nov | vs. Connecticut | |
| 11-Nov | at Missouri | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Georgia | |
| 25-Nov | vs. Vanderbilt |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Texas A&M | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 15 | 17 |
| Sagarin | 38 | 4 |
| Massey Composite | 23 | 24 |
| PiRate Ratings | 19 | 12 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | National Rank |
Conference Rank |
Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | Texas A&M Tennessee |
23 62 |
3 6 |
0.474 0.412 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas A&M Tennessee |
6 21 |
2 4 |
0.250 0.321 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Texas A&M Tennessee |
96 100 |
8 11 |
0.400 0.375 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
13 28 |
2 3 |
0.333 0.375 |
| Blocked Kicks | Tennessee Texas A&M |
2 24 |
1 5 |
3 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Tennessee Texas A&M |
1 112 |
1 11 |
0 2 |
| Blocked Punts (5 ranked) | Tennessee Texas A&M |
5 5 |
2 2 |
1 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Tennessee Texas A&M |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Texas A&M Tennessee |
33 59 |
7 10 |
0.649 0.624 |
| Defensive TDs | Tennessee Texas A&M |
25 25 |
4 4 |
1 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Tennessee Texas A&M |
72 103 |
7 9 |
36 41 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Texas A&M Tennessee |
98 106 |
8 12 |
6.83 7.20 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Tennessee Texas A&M |
66 69 |
7 8 |
300 303 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Texas A&M Tennessee |
61 95 |
8 12 |
50.50 60.00 |
| First Downs Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
11 15 |
2 4 |
80 82 |
| First Downs Offense | Texas A&M Tennessee |
28 82 |
6 10 |
132 109 |
| Fumbles Lost | Tennessee Texas A&M |
55 84 |
8 12 |
3 4 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Tennessee Texas A&M |
80 80 |
6 6 |
2 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
83 108 |
9 13 |
20.50 23.06 |
| Kickoff Returns | Tennessee Texas A&M |
44 70 |
8 9 |
21.67 19.30 |
| Net Punting | Texas A&M Tennessee |
38 63 |
6 10 |
40.69 39.00 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Tennessee Texas A&M |
20 41 |
3 7 |
3 4 |
| Passes Intercepted | Tennessee Texas A&M |
73 96 |
11 13 |
4 3 |
| Passing Offense | Texas A&M Tennessee |
34 69 |
6 9 |
275.7 235.0 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas A&M Tennessee |
22 28 |
3 4 |
184.8 192.8 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Texas A&M Tennessee |
61 88 |
8 12 |
12.44 11.41 |
| Punt Return Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
21 25 |
2 4 |
2.50 2.83 |
| Punt Returns | Texas A&M Tennessee |
10 14 |
2 3 |
17.56 16.78 |
| Red Zone Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
48 110 |
4 11 |
0.786 0.900 |
| Red Zone Offense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
24 37 |
5 7 |
0.917 0.893 |
| Rushing Defense | Texas A&M Tennessee |
8 35 |
1 6 |
84.0 115.4 |
| Rushing Offense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
7 79 |
1 10 |
231.2 144.8 |
| Sacks Allowed | Tennessee Texas A&M |
27 63 |
3 6 |
1.20 2.00 |
| Scoring Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
23 35 |
4 6 |
17.8 19.8 |
| Scoring Offense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
23 27 |
4 5 |
36.0 35.5 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Tennessee Texas A&M |
3 37 |
1 5 |
3.00 4.67 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Texas A&M Tennessee |
38 67 |
9 12 |
152.90 136.61 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
38 72 |
4 6 |
120.59 134.36 |
| Team Sacks | Tennessee Texas A&M |
1 2 |
1 2 |
4.40 4.33 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas A&M Tennessee |
1 3 |
1 2 |
9.5 9.4 |
| Time of Possession | Texas A&M Tennessee |
69 129 |
6 14 |
30:15 24:35 |
| Total Defense | Texas A&M Tennessee |
10 21 |
1 5 |
268.8 308.2 |
| Total Offense | Tennessee Texas A&M |
21 49 |
4 6 |
466.2 420.5 |
| Turnover Margin | Tennessee Texas A&M |
64 99 |
10 13 |
0.00 -0.50 |
| Turnovers Gained | Tennessee Texas A&M |
94 107 |
11 12 |
6 5 |
| Turnovers Lost | Tennessee Texas A&M |
37 61 |
5 12 |
6 8 |
| Winning Percentage | Tennessee Texas A&M |
28 44 |
6 7 |
0.800 0.667 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Texas A&M
QB Conner Weigman, RB Amari Daniels, WR Ainias Smith, OL Bryce Foster, OL Layden Robinson, OL Bryce Foster, OL Reuben Fatheree, DT McKinnley Jackson, LB Edgerrin Cooper, LB Bryce Anderson, S Demani Richardson, P Nik Constantinou.
Tennessee
QB Joe Milton, RB Jabari Small, WR Bru McCoy, OL Cooper Mays, DT Omari Thomas, LB Aaron Beasley, CB Doneiko Slaughter, K Charles Campbell, P Jackson Ross.
INJURIES
Texas A&M
Player POS Status
C. Weigman QB out for season – Ankle
J. Gilbert DB Out indefinitely – Shoulder
D. Green TE out for season – Knee
Tennessee
Player POS Status
D. Bishop RB Late Oct – Ankle
A. Karic OL Ques Sat – Undisclosed
D. Thornton Jr. WR Prob Sat – Undisclosed
C. Charles DB Out indefinitely – Ankle
B. McCoy WR out for season – Ankle
K. Garland LB out for season – Undisclosed
K. Pili LB Out indefinitely – Upper Body
Source: Covers.com
Texas A&M vs. Tennessee Football Series History
Series tied 2-2
COMMENTS
This is a key game for both teams. Texas A&M struggles (110th nationally) in the red zone defensively. Playing in Knoxville that is not a good thing. Things get very loud in there. Tennessee looks a little shaky. The Vols only impressive win so far is the South Carolina victory. Virginia is horrible. Even FCS Austin Peay gave UT a good fight. I have a hunch the Vols will win playing at home.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 21, Tennessee 42
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 28, Texas A&M 20
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 21, Tennessee 42
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 28, Texas A&M 20
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 12:30 PM ET. Watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
